KK6IK: Norwegian Coastal POTA In Trondheim
By Scott Nacey (LA/KK6IK) April 14, 2026 How often do you get to do a POTA Activation from a...
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“Up Here, a Ham Radio Hiking Vignette from Colorado”
Many thanks to Dean (K2JB) for sharing the following video featuring our friend Steve (WG0AT) on our local SOTA...
ICQPodcast Episode 481 – Home Brewing & Kit Building
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and...
AmateurLogic 216: Repair or Replace
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 216 is now available for download. Exploring the Ham Dash App ham radio dashboard. Consolidating the shack...
ARDC Hiring for Software Developer and Technical Writer Roles
ARDC is seeking qualified candidates to fill upcoming contract roles dedicated to software development and technical writing. Both roles...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 417
ITU Corporation acquires Cushcraft, Hy-gain from MFJ ITU will move manufacturing from Mississippi to a recently purchased facility in...
Catch up with the RSGB 2026 AGM on YouTube
The RSGB would like to thank everyone who joined the RSGB 2026 AGM which was held online on Saturday...
DXtra.com Announces New Features
The following is a list of new features announced by DXtra.com: A Ham radio callsign lookup feature based on...
POTA Safety: Planning for a Safe and Successful Ham Radio Activation
Heading out for a Parks on the Air® activation is one of the most enjoyable parts of amateur radio....
Low-Impact QRP: Pairing the G106 and Just OK Mini at Bennett Place State Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, my wife and I drove into Durham, North Carolina with a...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2529 for Friday, April 17th, 2026
– HY-GAIN, CUSHCRAFT RETURN TO MARKET AFTER MFJ’S SALE – HAWAII’S RACES HAMS ACTIVATE FOR THIRD “KONA LOW” STORM...
The RSGB has published a question bank for Full level examinations
At its 2024 meeting, the RSGB Examination Standards Committee agreed, with Ofcom approval, to publish the Full level examination...
The RSGB has announced two new youth team volunteers
The RSGB is delighted to announce two new volunteer youth team roles as it continues to grow and strengthen...
4 Hours, 7 Contacts: When POTA Doesn’t Go as Planned (Kochi Castle, Japan)
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife had a 5-hour meeting in Kochi, Japan. I was fully supportive! I had 5...
Balloon Launch with Amateur Payload set for April 18th
Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) and Intro2Space will launch a balloon with an APRS payload on April 18th. The...
Measuring Antenna Performance Using WSPR
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the September/October 2025 edition of “The Canadian Amateur” magazine and is being...
TinyGawant in Tough Conditions: A Hard-Fought but Fun POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday afternoon (April 15, 2026), after wrapping up a few appointments in town, I decided to...
ITU Corporation Acquires Cushcraft, Hy-gain from MFJ
The Linton News is reporting that ITU Corporation has acquired the Cushcraft and Hy-gain brands from MFJ Enterprises. ITU...
A Surprise in the Mail
It’s been crazy around here in WB3GCK-land lately, so I’ve had very little time for ham radio. However, a...
Three Types of VHF SOTA Contacts
When I talk about doing VHF SOTA activations, people often wonder about what kind of contacts to expect. VHF...
Youth Ham Radio Insights: The Role of Social Media in Amateur Radio
Social media has proven to be a rather controversial topic in the amateur radio community, particularly among older generations....
Amateur Radio HF Demonstration Highlights Emergency Communication on National Fire Service Day in Goa
On the occasion of National Fire Service Day observed on 14 April, a live demonstration of high-frequency (HF) amateur...
You Mean There’s More to Digital Modes than Making Contacts on FT8?
Over the past few years, FT8 has become very popular. How popular? To the point that if I ask...
JW/KK6IK: A QRP Mini DXPedition to the High Arctic Svalbard, Norway (78°12′ N 15°37′ E)
By Scott Nacey, (JW/KK6IK) I just returned from an unforgettable mini DXpedition to Svalbard — the northernmost inhabited town...